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    Tacos Tapatio

    4.8 (15 reviews)
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    Quesadilla and birria tacos
    Preston P.

    The food is fantastic! I've been here plenty of times and never been disappointed. My go to is the nachos with carne asada and al pastor. The birria tacos are also a family favorite. Big enough portions for the nachos and fries to share. They even have a spot off to the side of the truck to eat inside to escape the heat. I've been lucky enough to be at a wedding catered by them. The taco bar can't be beat!

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    Kim G.

    Visited this excellent food truck today for the first time. My sons and I were hungry and we heard about Tacos Tapatio being open on Recker and Brown (the location may vary). We went and orders three burritos, two tacos, a quesadilla and a horchata. The burritos were al pastor and chock full of delicious ingredients. Authentic cured pork, cilantro, light touches of pineapple, rice and beans all included. They were juicy and excellent. The tacos were carne asada and street taco style . The quesadilla was also carne asada and very good. The horchata was fresh and homemade. The prices were reasonable and the staff was kind. The meal was prepared quickly and we decided to eat at the small set of table area they had available outside. They of course have takeout and otder ahead as well. They take cards and cash. If you get a chance to check out this great little food truck you won't be disappointed . I truly enjoyed it!

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    Christine H.

    Wow! It's nice to see a taco truck out in East Mesa! My husband and I have been keeping up with their Instagram to find out where they'll be and their menu items. We finally had the chance to try it today, and I'm so impressed! Ordered al pastor and carne Asada tacos, and a burrito. We left NO CRUMBS! Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Definitely satisfied our taco craving! Their salsas are so good and have a great amount of spice to it. Can't wait to go back and try their birria soon! 5/5 would recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Best authentic tacos in Phoenix hands down!!!! They have great daily deals. Keep up to date on their Instagram. Best Al pastor tacos

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    9 months ago

    The best tacos in East Mesa!!!! Will not go anywhere else but here They're pastor and carne asada is full of flavor

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    1 year ago

    The Al pastor was overcooked. Was disappointed by the lack of flavor or heat to the red salsa.

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    Saul J.

    Thank you for coming by we hope to see you guys again !

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely delicious!! The best tacos I've found in Arizona since moving here! We've been continuous returning customers! Check them out!

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    Great steak tacos. I will definitely stop here again. Wish they had more days they were available.

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    Tacos Tijuana is my absolute favorite local taco shop! It's easily one of the best taco spots in…read morethe area and genuinely holds up when compared to authentic tacos I've had in Tijuana. The quality really stands out--especially the homemade tortillas, which take everything to the next level. The al pastor and carne asada are both incredible, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I also love that the al pastor is cooked authentically on a spit, which really adds to the flavor and experience. There's also a great variety of options on the menu, so there's something for everyone. Service is consistently quick, even when it's busy, which makes it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick meal or sitting down to enjoy your food. Their Taco Tuesday deal is also a huge win--great value without sacrificing quality, and it keeps us coming back regularly. And the salsa deserves its own shoutout--absolutely incredible! It's packed with flavor and honestly good enough that you could enjoy it on its own. It really takes everything to the next level. If you're looking for authentic-style tacos with great flavor, fresh ingredients, fast service, and awesome specials, Tacos Tijuana is a must-visit. Easily one of my top spots in the area!

    I was looking for a Taco Tuesday special to go. I passed by this restaurant a few times and decided…read moreto try it. No waiting, it was empty. Staff was professional and fast. 4 tacos $11.06 included a 20% discount. No rice. No beans. But those limes really added to the flavor. I stretched it to feed 2 peeps. It was good and convenient. Fit what I needed at the moment, but probably won't be back.

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    4.7(183 reviews)
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    Salem is the best bartender we ever she is so pretty nice to my annoying self she is also so funnyread more

    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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    Really cool vibe inside

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